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Elephant

Articles, news and blogs all about elephant conservation

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Zebra, elephant and giraffe around watering hole Zebra, elephant and giraffe around watering hole
"Endangered Species", what does that actually mean?

We see the term endangered thrown around a lot. Who decides which species are endangered, and how do they make that decision?

Reading time: 7 minutes

Floris Behnke: elephants Floris Behnke: elephants
How the CITES Wildlife Conference affects African mammals

What is CITES and what role does CITES play in conservation?

Reading time: 7 minutes

Elephant in water: Kenzie Moore Elephant in water: Kenzie Moore
Elephant conservation in Botswana

Illegal wildlife poaching is on the rise in Botswana – a frightening development in a country seen as one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories.

An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta
Amazing African elephant facts to keep under your trunk (Infographic)

Learn the top most interesting facts about the elephant, and discover how you can help towards conservation efforts in Botswana.

Savannah de Mare: elephant Savannah de Mare: elephant
Collaring an elephant - a rare veterinary opportunity!

Students volunteering with the ACE Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience had an incredible opportunity to contribute to elephant conservation.

Reading time: 2 minutes

Lionesses resting in the sunshine Lionesses resting in the sunshine
Fall in love with Africa - just one side effect of ACE volunteering

Sharon Ringel, ACE volunteer, takes us through her journey at Phinda Wildlife Research Project.

Reading time: 6 minutes

A pair of Cheetah lazing in the sun with their eyes open A pair of Cheetah lazing in the sun with their eyes open
Behind the scenes as a researcher in Africa

Karyn spent an incredible six weeks at Phinda Private Game Reserve, volunteering through ACE. You can read her story here.

Reading time: 4 minutes

Alysha Melenka: A family of elephants walking across the tracks Alysha Melenka: A family of elephants walking across the tracks
Elephants in the night!

Johann Lombard, professional guide and training officer, talks about an unforgettable sleep out on the Game Ranger Course.

Reading time: 2 minutes

Floris Behnke: close-up of a leopard Floris Behnke: close-up of a leopard
Leopard and elephant studies at Tuli

Read Steph's account at Tuli where she got to see leopards as well as a huge bull elephant!

Reading time: 4 minutes

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First reports from Tuli

Read all about the wildlife sightings at the Tuli conservation project in November.

Reading time: 5 minutes

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